Health professionals - Protect yourself. Protect your patients. Get the Flu Shot.

Be the first to roll up your sleeve!

As a health professional, your patients look to you to answer their questions about the flu shot and help them separate fact from fiction.

You can make a difference this flu season

	When you get a flu shot, you reduce the risk of passing on the virus to your patients - especially those at high risk of complications.
	If you recommend a flu shot, your patients will be more likely to get one!  Research shows that 8 out of 10 people take the advice of a health professional and get the shot.

• Download the new Flu Shot Pocket Guide for health professionals.
• New for 2008-09: updated recommendations for pregnant women and children.

Preventing the flu is everyone's responsibility

Influenza or the flu is a common infectious, respiratory disease that begins in your nose and throat. It is more serious than a simple cold . It is highly contagious and spreads rapidly from person to person. Influenza affects 10% to 25% of Canadians each year.

Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization encourages all Canadians over age 6 months to get a flu shot

Take the flu seriously.  Get the shot.

Find out more

• PHAC information on influenza (flu)
• Provincial/Territorial Information
• Information for Pharmacists
• Influenza Vaccine: From the lab to you
• Vaccine Safety Frequently Asked Questions  
• FluWatch main page 
• Canadian Coalition for Immunization Awareness and Promotion